Graham Edgar, Reef Life Survey, Australien
Info
Very little is known about the biology of Lethrinus amboinensis. The bighead snapper is generally found in oceans as a solitary fish.
One possible reason for the lack of data is that Lethrinus amboinensis is very difficult to distinguish from Lethrinus olivaceus and Lethrinus microdon in its adult stage.
The body of this predatory snapper is yellowish with scattered dark spots and a brown head that may have light stripes.
The snapper has reddish lips and orange-red pectoral fins.
Its dorsal and caudal fins are brownish or yellow speckled and also have an orange or reddish edge.
Synonyms:
The species name “amboinensis” refers to the location where the species was found in the waters around Ambon, Indonesia.
One possible reason for the lack of data is that Lethrinus amboinensis is very difficult to distinguish from Lethrinus olivaceus and Lethrinus microdon in its adult stage.
The body of this predatory snapper is yellowish with scattered dark spots and a brown head that may have light stripes.
The snapper has reddish lips and orange-red pectoral fins.
Its dorsal and caudal fins are brownish or yellow speckled and also have an orange or reddish edge.
Synonyms:
The species name “amboinensis” refers to the location where the species was found in the waters around Ambon, Indonesia.
